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LAUREN BITTNER : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff, : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V. : CIVIL ACTION - LAW
KEITH NELSON : NO.09- d561 CIVIL TERM
Defendant. : IN CUSTODY
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
NOW comes the Plaintiff, Lauren Bittner, by and through her attorney, Mark F. Bayley,
and presents the within complaint for custody, representing as follows:
1. The Plaintiff, Laurent Bittner, is an adult individual residing at 39 Regency
Woods North, Carlisle, PA 17015.
2. The Defendant, Keith Nelson, is an adult individual residing at 34 East Street, Mt.
Holly, Pennsylvania 17065.
3. Plaintiff seeks custody of the following children:
Name Present Residence Age D/OB
Cadenze 39 Regency Woods North 3 8/31/05
Carlisle, PA 17015
Kailan 39 Regency Woods North 2 7/19/06
Carlisle, PA 17015
4. The children were born out of wedlock.
5. The relationship of the Plaintiff to the children is that of natural Mother. The
Plaintiff currently resides with the above children, and:
Name Relationship (to the children)
Mayling Bittner Grandmother
Elizabeth Bittner Aunt
Lorraine Avery Aunt
Adia Barber
She is not married.
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6. The relationship of the Defendant to the children is that of natural Father. The
Defendant currently resides with his paramour, whose name is unknown.
He is not married.
7. During the past five years, the children have resided with:
Name Address Date
Lauren Bittner 39 Regency Woods North Birth-present
Carlisle, PA 17013
8. The Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in another capacity in
other litigation concerning the custody of the children is this or any other Court.
9. Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the children
pending in any Court of this Commonwealth or any other state.
10. Plaintiff does not know of a person nor a party to the proceeding who has physical
custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children.
11. The best interests and permanent welfare of the children require Plaintiff to have
primary physical custody and for Defendant to have contact at times that serve the best interests
of the children which may be agreed upon between the parties or otherwise be determined by the
Court.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests this Honorable Court to schedule a custody
conciliation conference.
Date: q- (
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Respectfully submitted,
BAYLEY & MANGAN
ViWark F. Bayley, Esquire
17 West South Street
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 241-2446
Supreme Court ID # 87663
Attorney for Plaintiff
LAUREN BITTNER
Plaintiff,
V.
KEITH NELSON
Defendant.
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
NO. 09-
IN CUSTODY
CIVIL TERM
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in this complaint are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 4904 relating to
unsworn falsification to authorities.
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LAUREN BITTNER IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
PLAINTIFF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
KEITH NELSON
DEFENDANT
2009-2509 CIVIL ACTION LAW
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, Friday, April 24, 2609 , upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Tuesday, May 26, 2009 at 10:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl ac ueline M. Verne Es .
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
Telephone (717) 249-3166
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LAUREN BITTNER,
Plaintiff
V.
KEITH NELSON,
Defendant
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2009-2509
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
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AND NOW, this y ' day of , 2009, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliati Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Mother, Lauren Bittner and the Father, Keith Nelson, shall have
shared legal custody of Cadenze Nelson, born August 31, 2005 and Kailan Nelson, born
July 19, 2006. Each parent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the
other parent, to make all major non-emergency decisions affecting the Children's general
well-being including, but not limited to, all decisions regarding their health, education
and religion. Pursuant to the terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each parent shall be entitled to
all records and information pertaining to the children including, but not limited to
medical, dental, religious or school records, the residence address of the children and the
other parent. To the extent one parent has possession of any such records or information,
that parent shall be required to share the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent
within such reasonable time as to make the records and information of reasonable use to
the other parent. Both parents shall be entitled to full participation in all educational and
medical/treatment planning meetings and evaluations with regard to the minor children.
Each parent shall be entitled to full and complete information from any physician, dentist,
teacher or authority and copies of any reports given to them as parents including, but not
limited to: medical records, birth certificates, school or educational attendance records or
report cards. Additionally, each parent shall be entitled to receive copies of any notices
which come from school with regard to school pictures, extracurricular activities,
children's parties, musical presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like.
2. Mother shall have primary physical custody of the children.
3. Father shall have periods of partial physical custody as follows:
A. Two weekends per month from Friday to Sunday as agreed by the
parties.
B. Such other times as the parties agree.
4. Holidays shall be shared as agreed by the parties.
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5. This Order is entered pursuant to an agreement of the parties at a
Custody Conciliation Conference. The parties may modify the provisions of this Order
by mutual consent. In the absence of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall
control.
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cc: ark F. Bayley, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
eith Nelson, pro se
34 East Street
Mt. Holly Springs, PA 17065
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LAUREN BITTNER,
Plaintiff
V.
KEITH NELSON,
Defendant
PRIOR JUDGE: None
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
NO. 2009-2509 CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN CUSTODY
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subject of
this litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Cadenze Nelson August 31, 2005 Mother
Kailan Nelson July 19, 2006 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on May 26, 2009, with
the following in attendance: The Mother, Lauren Bittner, with her counsel, Mark F.
Bayley, Esquire, and the Father, Keith Nelson, pro se.
3. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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Date cqu ne M. Verney, Esquire
Custody Conciliator